James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024
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CP2409 - Network Forensics and Data Communications
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | CP1402 OR CP2012 OR CP2231 OR CP1802 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- Students are introduced to the fundamental of network forensics and the ability to analyse data communications. Students develop skills to examine incoming network traffic, enabling the analysis and identification of network threats before security of the network is breached. Topics addressed in this subject include network analysis, data communications, network troubleshooting, site surveying, and case studies to determine the level of threats.
Learning Outcomes
- compare the principles, concepts and techniques used in network performance enhancement
- analyse intruder types, the intrusion process and network traffic logs
- perform static and dynamic analysis of malware
- apply network protection techniques
- analyse elements of specific network and transport layer protocols to understand their performance and limitations
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Case study Assignment 2 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (20%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: CP3070 CP5601
Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Trimester 2, Internal Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 13 Jun 2024 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 May 2024 to Saturday, 24 Aug 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Adrian Shatte |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Gowrezan Kirubananthan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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